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Friday's Event Schedule for Parents' Weekend

Free soft drinks and desserts for the Friday Night events in the Connelly Center!

Friday, September 12

 

Time & Location

Description

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Presidents' Lounge, Connelly Center
Parents Weekend Information Center

Stop by the Parents Weekend Information Center in the Presidents' Lounge for information on Philadelphia and Main Line area restaurants, attractions, and entertainment.

3:00 pm
Bartley Hall, Room 1010

Forgiveness

Robert Murray, O.S.A. will discuss the ways forgiveness is necessary for reconciliation and healing in our relationships, both personal and professional. This session is being presented as part of the Forgiveness Project. The Forgiveness Project was formed by the Office for Mission Effectiveness three years ago and the purpose of the program is to present practical applications and learning skills on how to forgive.

3:00 pm
Bartley Hall, Room 025

Applied Finance Lab Open House

Professor David Nawrocki, of the Finance Department will introduce parents to this state-of-the-art trading lab. Frequently referred to as the “Trading Floor,” the AFL was recently honored with the prestigious Laureate Medal by the Computerworld Honors Program for its state-of-the art technology and innovative business-education applications.

3:00 pm
Connelly Center Cinema

Global Education
Study Abroad Information Session

Learn from Villanova students about their experiences in semester abroad programs and find out how your son or daughter child can take advantage of these exciting opportunities.

4:00 pm
Bartley Hall, Room 1011

"Jump Start Your Child's Career
Summer Business Institute Information Session

What Liberal Arts & Science, Engineering or Nursing parents wouldn’t want their son’s or daughter’s resume to rise to the top of the heap? No matter what your child’s goal is, learn how a summer program will give them the basic core business fundamentals needed in today’s competitive entry level job market.

4:00 pm
Bartley Hall, Room 2010

The 2008 Election: What To Expect in November

What can we expect when America goes to the polls in a few weeks?  Join Professor Matt Kerbel of the Political Science department as he'll look at public opinion surveys and historical data to put the 2008 election in perspective, and talk about how the results of the presidential, congressional and statewide races could shape politics and policy in the years ahead.

5:00 pm
Dougherty Hall, East Lounge

One Book Villanova Dinner: Ideas and Conversation

Join us for a unique intellectual dining experience! The One Book Villanova Committee is sponsoring this dinner to kick off our programming for this year’s selection – The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. This dinner will feature a keynote speaker on the powerful themes raised within this enthralling memoir and then provide an opportunity for discussion with fellow parents and students. Prior reading of the book is not necessary to enjoy this wonderful evening of food and conversation. Please call (610) 519-4210 or email us at studentdevelopment@villanova.edu to sign up or for more information.

7:00 pm Reception
8:00 pm Ceremony

The Pavilion

Junior Ring Ceremony

The ceremony will feature distinguished faculty members distributing class rings to the members of the Class of 2012. Reservations for the event must be made by Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Juniors may register online at the Campus Activities Team (CAT) website, cat.villanova.edu. Please call the Campus Activities Team at (610) 519-4211 for more information.

7:30 pm
Rhodes Field,
University of Pennsylvania

Villanova Women's Soccer at UPENN
(Directions to Rhodes Field)

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Lower Level, Connelly Center

LateNite @ Villanova -Family Style!

Experience a typical weekend night at Villanova!  The LateNite at Villanova program offers entertainment for students every Friday and Saturday night in the Connelly Center. We’ve decided to tailor this night’s entertainment to the whole family!  Free admission includes entertainment, soft drinks and desserts!